Children’s Book Author Open House

Indian Creek Nature Center 5300 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Open house and celebration of the new children's nature adventure book Hunting Yellow. The story follows two young children as they explore the natural world for a very special shade...

Golf Cart Tours (SOLD OUT)

See Indian Creek property in a whole new way! Have a seat in our quiet, electric golf cart as we tour prairies east of the nature center in style. Other...

Meet Our Animals

Step inside Indian Creek Nature Center to view and touch some of our resident animals! A staff member will be present to show visitors the animals up close and help...

IN-PERSON Backyard Chickens Workshop

Learn the basic information you need to raise hens in urban and suburban areas during class. Participants will receive a certificate of completion, enabling them to get a permit to...

Preschool Trail Trekkers: Butterflies

Sunshine, meadows and buzzing bugs create a special experience as you hunt through the tall grass for insects and butterflies and learn about their characteristics. For preschoolers with adult. Dress...

Bird Banding at the Barn

Join ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein for a special bird banding program. Be our guest and drop in at Penningroth Barn (6665 Otis Rd) anytime to watch Dr. Bernstein net, band,...